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Fill in this information to identify your case:

United States Bankruptcy Court for the:

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA-L.A.

Case number (if known) Chapter 7

Check if this an
amended filing

Official Form 201

Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy 4/19
If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write the debtor's name and case number (if known).
For more information, a separate document, Instructions for Bankruptcy Forms for Non-Individuals, is available.

1. Debtor's name Got News, LLC

2. All other names debtor

used in the last 8 years
Include any assumed
names, trade names and
doing business as names

3. Debtor's federal
Employer Identification 47-1862195
Number (EIN)

4. Debtor's address Principal place of business Mailing address, if different from principal place of
business

5812 Temple City Blvd, #402

Temple City, CA 91780
Number, Street, City, State & ZIP Code P.O. Box, Number, Street, City, State & ZIP Code

Los Angeles Location of principal assets, if different from principal

County place of business

Number, Street, City, State & ZIP Code

5. Debtor's website (URL) www.gotnews.com (no longer active)

6. Type of debtor Corporation (including Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP))
Partnership (excluding LLP)
Other. Specify:

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Debtor Got News, LLC Case number (if known)
Name

7. Describe debtor's business A. Check one:

Health Care Business (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(27A))
Single Asset Real Estate (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51B))
Railroad (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(44))
Stockbroker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(53A))
Commodity Broker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(6))
Clearing Bank (as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 781(3))

None of the above

B. Check all that apply

Tax-exempt entity (as described in 26 U.S.C. §501)
Investment company, including hedge fund or pooled investment vehicle (as defined in 15 U.S.C. §80a-3)
Investment advisor (as defined in 15 U.S.C. §80b-2(a)(11))

C. NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) 4-digit code that best describes debtor.
See http://www.uscourts.gov/four-digit-national-association-naics-codes.
5191

8. Under which chapter of the Check one:

Bankruptcy Code is the
debtor filing? Chapter 7
Chapter 9
Chapter 11. Check all that apply:
Debtor's aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts (excluding debts owed to insiders or affiliates)
are less than $2,725,625 (amount subject to adjustment on 4/01/22 and every 3 years after that).
The debtor is a small business debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D). If the debtor is a small
business debtor, attach the most recent balance sheet, statement of operations, cash-flow
statement, and federal income tax return or if all of these documents do not exist, follow the
procedure in 11 U.S.C. § 1116(1)(B).
A plan is being filed with this petition.
Acceptances of the plan were solicited prepetition from one or more classes of creditors, in
accordance with 11 U.S.C. § 1126(b).
The debtor is required to file periodic reports (for example, 10K and 10Q) with the Securities and
Exchange Commission according to § 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. File the
attachment to Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy under Chapter 11
(Official Form 201A) with this form.
The debtor is a shell company as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 12b-2.
Chapter 12

9. Were prior bankruptcy No.

cases filed by or against
the debtor within the last 8 Yes.
years?
If more than 2 cases, attach a
separate list. District When Case number
District When Case number

10. Are any bankruptcy cases No

pending or being filed by a
business partner or an Yes.
affiliate of the debtor?
List all cases. If more than 1,
attach a separate list Debtor Relationship
District When Case number, if known

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Debtor Got News, LLC Case number (if known)
Name

11. Why is the case filed in Check all that apply:

this district?
Debtor has had its domicile, principal place of business, or principal assets in this district for 180 days immediately
preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other district.
A bankruptcy case concerning debtor's affiliate, general partner, or partnership is pending in this district.

12. Does the debtor own or No

have possession of any
real property or personal Answer below for each property that needs immediate attention. Attach additional sheets if needed.
Yes.
property that needs
immediate attention? Why does the property need immediate attention? (Check all that apply.)
It poses or is alleged to pose a threat of imminent and identifiable hazard to public health or safety.
What is the hazard?
It needs to be physically secured or protected from the weather.
It includes perishable goods or assets that could quickly deteriorate or lose value without attention (for example,
livestock, seasonal goods, meat, dairy, produce, or securities-related assets or other options).
Other
Where is the property?
Number, Street, City, State & ZIP Code
Is the property insured?
No
Yes. Insurance agency
Contact name
Phone

Statistical and administrative information

13. Debtor's estimation of . Check one:

available funds
Funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.

After any administrative expenses are paid, no funds will be available to unsecured creditors.

14. Estimated number of 1-49 1,000-5,000 25,001-50,000

creditors 5001-10,000 50,001-100,000
50-99
100-199 10,001-25,000 More than100,000
200-999

15. Estimated Assets $0 - $50,000 $1,000,001 - $10 million $500,000,001 - $1 billion

$50,001 - $100,000 $10,000,001 - $50 million $1,000,000,001 - $10 billion
$100,001 - $500,000 $50,000,001 - $100 million $10,000,000,001 - $50 billion
$500,001 - $1 million $100,000,001 - $500 million More than $50 billion

16. Estimated liabilities $0 - $50,000 $1,000,001 - $10 million $500,000,001 - $1 billion

$50,001 - $100,000 $10,000,001 - $50 million $1,000,000,001 - $10 billion
$100,001 - $500,000 $50,000,001 - $100 million $10,000,000,001 - $50 billion
$500,001 - $1 million $100,000,001 - $500 million More than $50 billion

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Debtor
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GOt News LLC
Name

Request for Relief, Declaration, and Signatures

WARNING --Bankruptcy fraud is a serious crime. Making a false statement in connection with a bankruptcy case can result in fines up to $500,000 or
imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C.§§ 152, 1341, 1519, and 3571.

17. Declaration and signature

of authorized The debtor requests relief in accordance with the chapter of title 11, United States Code, specified in this petition.
representative of debtor
have been authorized to file this petition on behalf of the debtor.

have examined the information in this petition and have a reasonable belief that the information is trued and correct.

declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on April 23 2019

MMlDD/YYYY

Charles Johnson
Signature of authorized re resentative of debtor Printed name

Title Managing Member

18. Signature of attorney X t. ~:' ~ . .. , ~:~uk"~ ~:~;~-_ `:"~~~~ Date Apri1~ 2019
Signatu of attorney for debtor MM / DD / YYYY

John' Tedford, IV,jnt@dgdk.com 205537

Printed name

banning, Gill, Diamond 8 Kollitz, LLP

Firm name

1900 Avenue of the Stars, 11th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90067-4402
Number, Street, City, State &ZIP Code

Contact phone (310)277-0077 Email address

205537 CA
Bar number and

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5812 Temple City Blvd, #402
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John N. Tedford, IV, jnt@dgdk.com

Danning, Gill, Diamond & Kollitz, LLP
1900 Avenue of the Stars, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067-4402

Office of the United States Trustee

915 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1850
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Employment Development Dept.

Bankruptcy Group MIC 92E
P.O. Box 82680
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Franchise Tax Board

Bankruptcy Section, MS: A-340
P.O. Box 2952
Sacramento, CA 95812-2952

Internal Revenue Service

PO Box 7346
Philadelphia, PA 19101-7346

Los Angeles County Tax Collector

PO Box 54110
Los Angeles, CA 90054-0018

State Board of Equalization

Account Information Group MIC 29
PO Box 942879
Sacramento, CA 94279-0029

CCJ Strategies, LLC

5812 Temple City Blvd #402
Temple City, CA 91780

Jerome Vangheluwe
Attn Andrew B Sommerman
c/o Sommerman McCaffity & Quesada
3811 Turtle Creek Blvd Suite 1400
Dallas, TX 75219

Jerome Vangheluwe
Attn Raechel M Badalamenti
c/o Kirk Huth Lange & Badalamenti
19500 Hall Rd Suite 100
Clinton Township, MI 48038
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Joel Vangheluwe
Attn Andrew B Sommerman
c/o Sommerman McCaffity & Quesada
3811 Turtle Creek Blvd Suite 1400
Dallas, TX 75219

Joel Vangheluwe
Attn Raechel M Badalamenti
c/o Kirk Huth Lange & Badalamenti
19500 Hall Rd Suite 100
Clinton Township, MI 48038

Randazza Legal Group PLLC

Attn Marc J Randazza
2764 Lake Sahara Dr Suite 109
Las Vegas, NV 89117
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United States Bankruptcy Court
Central District of California
In re: CHAPTER NO.: 7
Got News, LLC
CASE NO.: 2:19−bk−14693−BR

CASE COMMENCEMENT DEFICIENCY NOTICE

To Debtor and Debtor's Attorney of Record,
YOUR CASE MAY BE DISMISSED IF YOU FAIL TO CURE THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES:

A. You must cure the following within 14 days from filing of your petition:

Statement About Your Social Security Numbers (Official Form 121) (Individual Debtors only) [FRBP 1007(f); LBR 1002−1]
Corporate Resolution Authorizing Filing of Petition required for Chapter 7 and 11. [Court Manual, section 2.1]
Corporate Ownership Statement as specified by LBR 1007−4
Statement of Related Cases (LBR Form 1015−2) [Information required by LBR 1015−2]
Disclosure of Compensation of Attorney for Debtor (Official Form 2030). [11 U.S.C. § 329; FRBP 2016(b)]
Verification of Master Mailing List of Creditors [LBR 1007−1(a)] (LBR Form F1007−1)

The Revised Official Bankruptcy Forms are mandatory and are available at www.cacb.uscourts.gov/forms

For all items above that are not electronically filed, you must file the original and the following number of copies in accordance
with Local Bankruptcy Rules 1002−1(c) and 5005−2, and Court Manual, section 2.5(a)(2).

Chapter 7 Original only

Please return the original or copy of this form with all required items to the following location:

255 E. Temple Street, Room 100, Los Angeles, CA 90012

If you have any questions, please contact the Court's Call Center at the toll free number (855) 460−9641.

Dated: April 24, 2019 For the Court

Kathleen J. Campbell
Clerk of Court
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United States Bankruptcy Court
Central District of California
In re: CHAPTER NO.: 7
Got News, LLC
CASE NO.: 2:19−bk−14693−BR

ORDER TO COMPLY WITH BANKRUPTCY RULE 1007

AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISMISS CASE
To Debtor and Debtor's Attorney of Record,
YOU FAILED TO FILE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
Schd A/B(Form106A/B or 206A/B)
Schedule D (Form 106D or 206D)
Summary(Form 106Sum or 206Sum)
Schd E/F(Form106E/F or 206E/F)
StmtFinAffairs(Form107 or 207)
Schedule G (Form 106G or 206G)
Schedule H (Form 106H or 206H)
Decl for Non−Indiv (Form 202)

The Revised Official Bankruptcy Forms are mandatory and are available at www.cacb.uscourts.gov/forms

According to Bankruptcy Rule 1007(c), within 14 days after you filed the petition, YOU MUST EITHER:

(1) File the required documents. If the document is filed electronically, no hard copy needs to be submitted to the court.
(See Local Bankruptcy Rule 5005−2(d) and Court Manual, Appendix "F" as to whether a copy must be served on the
judge.)
OR
(2) File and serve a motion for an order extending the time to file the required document(s). If you make such a motion
and it is denied after the 14 days have expired, your case will be dismissed.

IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY in a timely manner with either of the above alternatives, the court WILL DISMISS YOUR CASE
WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE.

Dated: April 24, 2019 For the Court

Kathleen J. Campbell
Clerk of Court

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